SATAY PEANUT SAUCE/NAAM JIM SATAY

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If you have the homemade red curry paste on hand, this sauce comes together pretty fast and will last five days, sealed tightly and refrigerated.

Provided by James Syhabout

Categories     HarperCollins     Peanut     Chile Pepper     Sauce     Condiment     Condiment/Spread     Coconut

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart (820 grams) canola oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups (336 grams) skinless peanuts
1/8 cup (18 grams) red curry paste
1 3/4 cups (455 grams) unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon (11 grams) kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 cup (120 grams) water
1 1/2 cups (180 grams) dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wok or heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil registers 350°F on a deep-fry thermometer, carefully lower in the peanuts and fry until they turn a rich caramel brown. Remove with a strainer and transfer to paper towels to drain and cool.
  • Transfer the cooled peanuts to a mortar and lightly crush them with a pestle to a coarse texture; set aside. Combine the red curry paste and 1/4 cup (65 grams) of the coconut milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates and the mixture becomes fragrant-be careful not to let it scorch. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups (325 grams) coconut milk, the measured salt, water, brown sugar, and crushed peanuts. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let the mixture stand for 45 minutes to 1 hour to cool and allow the peanuts to hydrate.
  • Transfer to a blender and puree until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt as needed.

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